Biofuel News
Biofuels Among the Greatest U.S. Agricultural Trade
Sustainable aviation fuels and other biofuels represent one of the greatest U.S. agricultural trade opportunities, a senior Office of the U.S. Trade Representative official said on Thursday, stressing that the U.S. is working with partners to open new markets for producers. Responding to a question during a Q&A at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s bio agriculture […]
U.S. Agricultural Emissions at Lowest Levels Since 2012
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Daniel Munch reported Tuesday that a new study from the US Environmental Protection Agency showed that “U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. emissions when compared to other economic sectors. Overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased from 2021 to 2022 by 1.3%, though agricultural emissions dropped 1.8% – the […]
EPA Dismisses Benefits of Biobased Diesel in Phase 3 GHG Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed extreme disappointment in the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3. In the rule, EPA adopts new standards that are designed expressly to incentivize electric vehicles for model year 2027-2032 heavy duty vehicles. The standards are part of GHG emission regulations for trucks and […]
Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Participates in Port of Detroit Decarbonization Event on Southwest Side
In April of 2023, the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority initiated a project to create a Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement plan with funding from the State of Michigan. This cutting-edge plan was created with the help of Tunley Environmental and Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) to assess the current carbon footprint of the Port of […]
Clean Fuels: For Healthier Communities and a Stronger Economy, America Needs Clean Fuels
As the world grapples with environmental challenges and seeks sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, there is a solution that’s already commercially available. Clean fuels not only reduce carbon emissions across industries but also promote healthier communities and a stronger economy. Low-carbon fuels, including biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, are meeting clean energy […]
Clean Fuels: The Shipping and Transportation Solution to Carbon Emissions Is Already Here
Balancing our nation’s energy needs with our sustainability goals is a complex challenge. As many larger companies set aggressive carbon emissions goals, the cargo and shipping industry will have to adapt. But transitioning large, heavy machinery like trains and sea-faring shipping vessels to electricity could take decades. Clean, renewable fuel solutions like biodiesel, renewable diesel […]